Material Handler Team Lead (Dandori)

Job Title: Dandori Team Lead

Department: Production Control

Reports To: PC Supervisor

Status: Hourly Non-exempt - Indirect Labor

Direct Reports: None

Job Type: Onsite full time

Job Summary:

The Dandori Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Dandori (Material Handling) team. This position ensures that all material movement taskssuch as supplying presses with empty totes and racks and transporting finished goodsare performed accurately safely and in a timely manner. The Team Lead will support train and guide Dandori team members coordinate shift activities and serve as the primary point of contact for communication with other departments. The Lead is also responsible for promoting 5S practices and ensuring adherence to standard work instructions (SWI) while identifying and resolving material flow issues.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Lead and coordinate all Dandori activities for assigned shift.
• Monitor and adjust manpower as needed to ensure timely material handling and delivery.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to new and existing team members.
• Ensure the team always adheres to safety guidelines and SWIS.
• Verify accuracy of Kanban scanning and finished goods placement.
• Act as a liaison between Dandori team and shift supervisors warehouse and production.
• Audit 5S in all Dandori-related areas and coach TMs on maintaining organization.
• Identify and escalate issues that affect material flow or inventory accuracy.
• Monitor equipment condition and report any malfunction or safety concern.
• Participate in meetings and improvement activities to support production goals.
• Perform material handling duties as needed to support the team.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Production Control management.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of material handling or warehouse experience
• Minimum 6 months in a leadership or lead support role preferred
• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience preferred

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

• Forklift Driver certification preferred
• Forklift Training Certification by Reyes is required within 60 days

Computer Skills:

Proficient in scanning and inventory systems (e.g. Zebra handheld)

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and system data entry preferred

Mathematical Abilities:

Basic math skills

Analytical or Reasoning Abilities:

Good problem-solving planning and organizational skills

Ability to recognize inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Communication Skills: (Writing Foreign Language Reasoning)

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Bilingual English-Spanish preferred

Ability to provide clear instructions and feedback

Other Skills (Technical or Other special knowledge and abilities)

Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities

High attention to detail and accountability

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong sense of urgency and initiative

Physical Requirements:

• 90% of the time spent on the production floor; walking standing and moving material. 10% of the time spent on desk-related work working on updating and sharing the necessary documentation.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs alone and 50 lbs with assistance
• Repetitive motion bending squatting pushing/pulling carts
• Exposure to climate-controlled and non-controlled environments (e.g. hot/cold/humid)

We offer competitive pay benefits and opportunities for advancement.

• Paid Basic life insurance
• Paid Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid 2 shutdown work weeks (summer and winter)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching (discretionary)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Referral program

Internal Applicants Must:

• Be outside of their 90-day probationary period and have 6 months in their current role
• Have no active Step 2 or higher on file (attendance or otherwise)
• Be willing to work alternate shifts to cover responsibilities and cross train in related departments based on the needs of the business.
• Be willing to meet the physical requirements above and work overtime as needed sometimes with minimum notice.